perceptive

The definition of perceptive is someone who is intuitive, who understands people or situations and who shows sensitivity.

(adjective)

An example of someone who would be described as perceptive is someone who can read other people's moods.

See perceptive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or capable of perception
able to perceive quickly and easily; having keen insight or intuition; penetrating

Origin: ML perceptivus

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See perceptive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to perception: perceptive faculties.
a. Having the ability to perceive; keen in discernment.
b. Marked by discernment and understanding; sensitive.

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perˌcep·tivˈi·ty (pûrˌsĕp-tĭvˈĭ-tē), per·cepˈtive·ness (pər-sĕpˈtĭv-nĭs) noun

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